Guayule as an Alternative Crop

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Guayule field in Eloy, Arizona

Title: Guayule as an Alternative Crop

Author: Oluwatobi Omotayo                                       

Subject: Science

Grade Level: 6th to 9th grades

SummaryThis video lesson introduces students to guayule (Parthenium argentatum) with a seminar by Dr. Laura Rodriquez-Uribe. Guayule is a drought tolerant shrub that is a source of natural rubber. Students will learn about guayule and the many products derived from it including latex, resins, and bagasse. Students will learn about research being conducted on guayule.

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Guayule as an Alternative Crop Video by Dr. Laura Rodriguez-Uribe (YouTube)
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